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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
1
A strong quake led to widespread forest fires over an extensive region. Firefighting teams mobilized as authorities reported property damage and disrupted landscapes across multiple jurisdictions. Residents were advised to heed evacuation notices where issued.
Donnelly Charles J. was re elected Democratic chairman at the state committee meeting in Harrisburg with broad support from western Pennsylvania leaders Colonel James M. Guffey and other prominent Democrats urging his re election The Alabama Shriners hold their annual meeting in Montgomery with full state representation and notable national figures in attendance
Washington April 17 The new cooperative department store plan aims to aid 45 000 federal workers by cutting living costs. Dr Patton of the Treasury is elected president with G W Har as vice president and other officials named. sinking fund to finance improvements and a market-rate goods policy outlined.
Berlin comments on King Edward and Victor Emmanuel meet at Gaeta alarm German press fears disruption of the European balance. New York's Peace Congress adopts a platform urging The Hague to become a permanent institution and advocating armament restraint, open courts, and sea immunity for private property during war.
The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed the state's suit seeking accounting and recovery of shares from the Hitness Central Railroad. The court split on whether the action concerned revenue, so it did not take jurisdiction. The attorney general may refile in Chicago or here.
Washington April discussion with the president focused on strengthening Interstate Commerce laws and tighter federal rail supervision to curb over-exploitation of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Larrabee urged stricter enforcement and greater oversight of railroads.
New York report from April 17 notes Evelyn, ill in his Tombs ward, refusing to discuss any subject. A. Rt. Peabody, her counsel, visited but was told by Evelyn he would not confer. Peabody renewed room and hours of consultation while Evelyn’s wife kept silent on her mother’s statement.
Little Danny and Friday the mud slinger, famed vaudeville acts, unveil a new act titled Silence. The 1h minutes piece features contortions and death defying feats, plus a monkey routine by Danny. Opening show begins this moon.
Rafferty, a switchman, lay unconscious in a city jail after a brutal assault at the Southern saloon on South First Street. Former Night Yardmaster Settlemore and five other switchmen were arrested on murder charges as Rafferty’s condition remained critical, with medical staff fighting to prevent death. Witnesses described a swift attack using a spittoon and billiard cue. Rafferty’s severities included head wounds and heavy trauma.
El Moro man in jail for assault after being arrested Monday afternoon on a complaint charging him with criminal assault on Jess McBride, an 18 year old who resides with his wife and baby at El Moro. The informant was a Santa Fe conductor who reported the incident after Metcalf’s arrival at division headquarters in Raton, New Mexico.
The AP wire reports heavy apricot losses across California with about 40 percent damaged in southern areas, near total failure in the San Joaquin Valley. Santa Clara Valley may produce less than last year, while floods hinder northern California reports. The Sacramento valley area remains submerged, threatening overall yields. The piece also notes a separate case where Stuart, the English glee consul, was condemned to hang but commuted to ten years. two accomplices were acquitted.
A large Boston department store in the Dennis block caught fire after midnight Monday in Phoenix. The men’s and short departments and the women’s tailoring department were gutted. Losses include 100000 in fare value, 40000 in insurance, and 15000 in building damage. Four floors and forty apartments above were evacuated with a narrow escape for residents. Water pressure hindered early firefighting efforts.
Juan Archebeque states Miguel Sedillo had a confederate named Chaves in a Mountain road stabbing plot. Sedillo waited with a knife while the other door was knocked, leading to a brutal fight that left walls stained with blood. Archebeque says Sedillo pursued the victim. the sheriff continues to investigate. The woman and infant were jailed for safety as witnesses are essential.
The first all setter show in the United States opens today at the Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia. Hosted by the English Setter Club, the American Kennel Club recognizes this as a four-point specialty with many entries expected from English and American lines. Judge Mr. Graham, noted for Western shows, will assess top setters, with classes for broken dogs, advices, American or Canadian bred, and a mixed English versus other breeds class. A valuable prize fund totals $415 across events, plus cups and prizes.
Delta fraternity marks its seventy fifth anniversary with activities extending to the 19th. A smoker at Alpha Wells Phi club, inspection of the New clubhouse on Forty fourth Street, a Hackett theatre party, banquet at Motel, and a reception for Dr Edward Everett Hale. Hale, Harvard graduate, traces back to Hamilton College chapter founded seven years after 1888.
St Paul April 17 police arrested John Gunderson for the Northern Pacific Express office robbery tied to a $25,000 loss. He denied the crime after liquor and officials note possible innocence. Warsaw police report a stated price of $15 for human life and ongoing terror related murders. Night riders in Clarksville Tennessee burn plant beds threatening tobacco crop viability and trainmen in conflict with unaffiliated growers.
Disjointed text reports Mrs. Eddy custody denial amid legal bill, naming Alfred Farlow Ira Wm Johnson Stephen A Joseph Armstrong and Edward Kinball. It covers Florida school official convention in Tavares or Tallahassee, and a colonial conference in London April 15 17 1900s era with talks on imperial defense and Laurier’s role.
A Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt plans to review the Harriman railroad case from start to finish. He aims to avoid indicating personal hostility and will examine Interstate Commerce Commission testimony before conferring with Attorney General Bonaparte. The goal is to apply the law and satisfy the public and the railroads.
New York real estate traders report dull conditions with prices high and buyers scarce. Money markets remain tight, hindering large scale deals, though property values show no broad drop except in a few cases where stock losses bite investors. The idea that realty is not a quick asset is challenged by recent months’ events.
Testimony proceeded at city building in Barnald County with efforts by Larrazolo's counsel to show irregularities. The hearing heard adverse testimony from Deen and noted officials and clerks accused of discrimination against the Republican candidate.
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